Crank it: six workout albums

13/08/2013 2:47:27 PM

Fact: an iPod filled with upbeat tunes is essential to exercise productivity (and can fill the void for those of us sans a workout buddy). To keep your daily grind interesting, create a playlist that will provide motivation, a beat and a distraction (for those of us who need one). So, whether you’re going for a run outdoors or lifting weights in the gym, here are some of ELLE’s top albums to get you (and keep you) moving.

Ministry of Sound, Running Trax Winter 2013When it’s cold and dark outside, this is the album to get you out of bed and bounding into a morning workout session. Three discs of inspirational anthems will see you running all the way into summer.

New Order, Substance 1987Sweat it out to the beat of the best-of album by the original electro-disco pioneers – this album will send your pedometer soaring. No questions asked.

Madonna, CelebrationMadge needs no introduction, and she’s probably already on your iPod. This is just a friendly reminder that she’s the queen of workout tunes. Celebration is her third greatest hits and we’re big believers in “third time’s a charm”…

Empire of the Sun, Ice on the DuneAustralian electronic music duo Luke Steele and Nick Littlemore are electro-pop royalty, and their new album features bounds of catchy can’t-stop-singing tunes. (Note. If you’re exercising in a gym, maybe stick to lip synching.)

Daft Punk, HomeworkAn oldie but a goodie, Homework is the debut studio album by French electronic music duo Daft Punk. Featuring hits such as “Around the World”and “Da Funk”, the familiarity of these rhythms makes for perfect background noise.

So Fresh, The Hits of Winter 2013Here’s the thing: you may not get cool props with this album, but no one needs to see your playlist! Featuring the likes of Justin Bieber, Avril Lavigne and Carly Rae Jepsen, the tracks are so upbeat, you’ll forget to watch the clock while you work out.